King’s Cross

A walk through King’s Cross in London blends rich history with modern innovation. Start at the iconic King's Cross Station, home to the famous Platform 9 ¾, and marvel at the restored Victorian architecture. Just steps away, the bustling Granary Square awaits, with its fountains and trendy cafes. Explore the nearby Coal Drops Yard, a vibrant shopping and dining district set in repurposed industrial buildings. Stroll along the Regent’s Canal, where greenery and street art offer a peaceful escape. King’s Cross perfectly combines old and new, making it an exciting area to explore on foot. #travelgram #uk

🧙‍♂️A must-see travel guide to the UK for Harry Potter fans.📚🎈As a loyal fan of Harry Potter, the UK is simply a dream travel destination. Today, I will share with you a travel guide to the UK from the perspective of a Harry Potter fan and the cost details. 📍London 🌟King's Cross Station: Here is the famous Platform 9¾, a must-see place for Harry Potter fans. You can take photos here as if you are about to board the Hogwarts Express.🚂 🌟London Zoo: This is where Harry first discovered that he could talk to snakes. You can come here to experience the magical atmosphere of the wizarding world.🐍 🌟British Museum: Although it has no direct connection with Harry Potter, you can appreciate the rich history and culture here. 💲Tickets: London Zoo tickets are about £25, and the British Museum is free. 📍Oxford 🌟Christ Church College: This is one of the filming locations for Hogwarts. The magnificent hall makes you feel like you are in a magic school. You can visit and take photos here to experience the magical atmosphere.📷 💲Tickets: About £8 📍Edinburgh 🌟The Elephant House: This is where J.K. Rowling created Harry Potter. You can have a cup of coffee here and feel the inspiration of magic.☕ 💲Consumption: Coffee and snacks are about £10. 💰Cost details 🚗Transportation Round-trip air tickets: Depending on the season and departure location, it is about CNY 4,000–8,000. Transportation in the UK: You can choose trains or buses. Trains are more convenient but relatively expensive. Round-trip train tickets from London to Oxford are about £30, and round-trip train tickets from London to Edinburgh are about £100. 🏨Accommodation London: Hotel prices are relatively high, about £100–200 per night. Homestays are relatively cheaper. Oxford and Edinburgh: About £80–150 per night. 🍔Food and drink The price of food and drink in the UK is relatively high. A meal costs about £15–30. However, there are also many snacks and cafes to choose from, which are relatively cheaper. 🎁Shopping and others You can buy some Harry Potter peripheral products at different prices. Some souvenirs from attractions are also worth buying. 💡Total cost If you travel in the UK for about 10 days, the total cost is about CNY 15,000–25,000. The specific cost will vary depending on personal consumption habits.

Lazy people are online! It took half a month to put this together ...... No shame! The route was still improvised the night before we left and overall it was pretty good! Pretty laid back! Write it out for your reference. 🚗 - 🚗 Transport: uber ➕ metro travel. We didn't buy oyster card for the metro, we just used apple pay or contactless bank card. -ᵣ 𝘿𝙖𝙮 1 🚏 Route: 🌰 Departure → London King's Cross Station → Harry Potter Platform 9¾ → St Paul's Church → Walk on both sides of Tower Bridge 🥗 Food: Sen Viet (near King's Cross Station) A Vietnamese restaurant with a steady diet of desserts and mains. Amenable desserts of fried ice cream and ginger coconut milk tofu! And hot drip coffee ☕️ - 𝘿𝙖𝙮 2️ 🚏 Route: Greenwich → Cable Car → Regent Street → Chinatown 🥗 Food: BUFFALO (next to Greenwich Market) You can get into Paella and Spicy Chicken! The paella is extra large and full of ingredients! Man Hing Restaurant (Chinatown) Pork Belly Chicken and BBQ Pork with Three Pieces of Pork! The Pork Belly Chicken is delicious and rich, while the BBQ pork is crispy but not too fatty. -ᵣ 𝘿𝙖𝙮 3️ 🚏 Route: British Museum → 221B Baker Street → scheduled Phantom of the Opera (which was cancelled) 🥗 Food: Naru (near the museum) Overall moderate. The bibimbap and kimchi soup were really okay, the fried chicken nuggets were average. -ᵣ 𝘿𝙖𝙮 4️ 🚏 Route: Buckingham Palace → Westminster Abbey → National Gallery → Big Ben & London Eye → Phantom of the Opera (was given short notice to be able to reschedule for that night) 🥗 Food: Prezzo Italian Restaurant (near the gallery) Sure enough the Italian food was played at a consistent level as well! Every dish tasted very 🉑️ good, I had to choose one, I'd definitely push the lasagne 🍝! -ᵣ 𝘿𝙖𝙮 5️ 🚏 Route: Harrods → Hyde Park ‘Picnic’ → back 🌰 🥗 Harrods Food: Lobster Roll] I really love the lobster meat! [Salmon lasagne] Really fragrant Warning! Smoked salmon ➕ cheese! The flavour is savoury and mellow! Honey Cake] It's a huge slice! It's not sweet at all! The cake is soft and creamy and melts in your mouth! Harrods was quite crowded and we couldn't find a place to sit, so we took our food to Hyde Park and found a bench to sit and enjoy our meal. -We took our food to Hyde Park and found a bench to sit and enjoy our meal. This is the end of my post! Thanks for watching! Thanks for watching! -💗💗💗 #London #London food #Leeds #Study in the UK #British travel #London scouting #London travel #London tips #British travel tips #Travel essays #Life in the UK #British food

A refreshing escape into the picturesque English countryside and historic towns. Leaving London, the pace gradually slows as fields, forests, and small towns unfold through the windows. The scenic East Coast line offers stunning views over rugged coastlines, misty cliffs, and the North Sea, setting a serene tone. Comfortable seats and onboard refreshments make the trip enjoyable, with ample time to read, work, or simply watch the landscape roll by. As the train nears Edinburgh, glimpses of the city’s medieval skyline build anticipation, promising adventure in Scotland’s historic capital. #trainjourney #uk